22 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1907
Page
1
The Star reprints a reader column arguing whether Winchester earns the label fast. It notes saloon presence, warns women and men about flirtations with traveling salesmen, and urges townsfolk to defend or reform the city’s reputation. A K P notice and a Knights of Pythias item follow.
Local forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms but attendance at Winchester churches is expected to be solid. Listings include Christ Protestant Episcopal at 11am and 7:30pm, Centenary Reformed at 11am and 8pm, Market Street M E at 11am and 8pm with 2:15pm Sunday school and 7:15pm Epworth League, Presbyterian at 11am and 7pm, Grace Lutheran at 11am and 7:30pm, Valley Avenue Mission with 4pm Sunday school, and St Pauls A M E at 9:45am with 2pm children exercises and grand lodge sermon.
Miss Leila Moss McGuire daughter of Dr and Mrs William P McGuire of Winchester became the bride of Lewis Huntington Hyde senior partner of Hyde Leonard of New York City in a noon ceremony at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. The couple plans a Canadian honeymoon then Europe before settling in New York. The wedding drew guests from Winchester Washington Baltimore New York Philadelphia Richmond Staunton and other Virginia towns.
Reports say Frederick county merchants sold poisons and drugs with only a country license. Special agent S. W. Stickley will likely inspect shops to gather evidence and prosecute violations under stricter laws, as in Rockingham Shenandoah counties. He plans casual purchases then requests illicit drugs while defending his mission as public-spirited. Hampton, Va. Mrs. J. Wilton ope.
Special to The Star reports California Western Union Telegraph Company operators have struck despite a recent New York agreement. The walkout seeks double wages, with the situation described as serious. In Paris on June 22 the revolutionary mood grows as officials seek favor with the seple amid ongoing upheaval.
The Winchester lodge of colored Odd Fellows, one of Virginia’s largest, plans memorial services and grave decorations at Orrick cemetery tomorrow afternoon. They meet at the East Cork street hall at 2 30 o clock, then march to the cemetery. H T G Jennings will be master of ceremonies with prayers, songs, addresses, and a benediction by local clergy and Frances Arrington.
Gaver and Shiner advertise fresh seafood at their new restaurant beside the saloon. Soft shell and deviled crabs and sea trout are in season with deviled crabs priced at five cents. Call now for orders. June 21.
The Winchester team led by Captain Sandy Baker dominated the Richmond Browns at Reservoir Park. Hogan pitched for Richmond and was hit hard while Baker fared strongly, Winchester scoring 13 to 0 with 12 hits and no errors. Next games: three in Richmond, three in Norfolk, and a July 1 rematch in Winchester.
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